The Ambiguous Truth

Join host Anthony Mistretta for an interview with strength and conditioning coach, NFL athletic trainer, published researcher, and PhD candidate, Calvin Trieu. This episode dives into the messy truth about following your passions. A journey filled with highs and lows, self-doubt, uncertainty, and utter chaos. Calvin reveals the truth that chasing your dreams and pursuing the life you want to live...

Join host Anthony Mistretta for a wide-ranging conversation with Andrew Pinkowitz—a Denver-based electronic music producer, bread baker, gardener, and father navigating the beautiful intersection of creativity, survival, and meaning. This episode explores the fleeting nature of creative ideas, how looking in the mirror and saying "I love you, Andrew" transformed his relationship with him...

Join host Anthony Mistretta for a deeply reflective conversation with Micah Rynders—a Grand Rapids native, photographer, and spiritual seeker who's built his life around presence, reverence for nature, and the courage to be himself. From discovering photography in seventh grade to quitting his corporate video job in Chicago to embrace 18 months of nomadic exploration, Micah shares his journey...

Join host Anthony Mistretta for an energizing conversation with Maddy Garrett — an entrepreneur, UGC creator and coach, and adventurer who's built a life around intentionality, curiosity, and refusing to accept "normal." From growing up in conservative Orange County as a straight-A student to deconstructing her religious upbringing and quitting her nine-to-five without a backup plan,...

Join host Anthony Mistretta for an expansive conversation with Logan Jones—aka Lojo—a Denver-based DJ, clinical research manager, and creative who's built his life around genuine connection, musical exploration, and continuous self-growth. From beatboxing at high school parties to battle rapping in college with a gun to his head, to producing progressive house and liquid drum & bass in his...

Join host Anthony Mistretta for a raw conversation with Drew Tacher, creator of Love People, music producer, and a soul navigating life through intuition, healing, and unconditional love. From growing up in a cult to finding freedom in Austin's creative community, Drew shares his journey of unlearning fear-based conditioning and learning to trust his body over his mind. This deeply honest epis...

Join host Anthony Mistretta for an intimate conversation with Anna East, a multi-disciplinary artist, professional dancer, and creative spirit who has been performing professionally since age 14. From her formative years at Tokyo Disney to navigating creative blocks and identity crises, Anna shares her philosophy of living a life guided by curiosity and faith rather than fear. This episode explore...

The Ambiguous Truth, hosted by Anthony Mistretta, dives into life's deepest questions, which seldom have neat answers. Join Anthony for conversations that embrace the gray areas of being human—exploring who we are, how we create, and what it means to live authentically.

Join host Anthony Mistretta for a deeply philosophical conversation with Drew McDonald, a software engineer and spiritual seeker who has transformed his life through intentional exploration of consciousness, spirituality, and connection. From growing up homeschooled in rural Alabama to hosting the Free Farm Festival in Colorado, Drew shares his journey through psychedelics, Vipassana meditation re...

Join host Anthony Mistretta for an electrifying conversation with Denver-based DJ and producer Chad Vasquez, known as Discognition. From the roots of house and techno in Black queer communities to the dystopian implications of AI in music creation, this episode takes you on a journey through dance music culture, authenticity, and what it means to create in the age of algorithms. Chad opens up abou...

Join host Anthony Mistretta for an intimate and raw conversation with Denver-based artist Lexie Baker. In this episode, Lexie shares her journey from cutting out magazine pieces at age three to now supporting herself full-time as an artist. Explore the intersection of feminism, eroticism, psychedelic art, and personal empowerment as Lexie opens up about overcoming rejection, navigating a painful d...

Join host Anthony Mistretta for an intimate conversation with Perth-based indie folk musician Charlie Youngson. In this heartfelt episode, Charlie shares his journey of turning musical passion into a career, the three-year evolution of his latest single "Petrichor," and what it means to pursue an unconventional path in life. From discussing the emotional depth required to captivate audie...